What key is "When The Sun Goes Down" in?

"When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "When The Sun Goes Down" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "When The Sun Goes Down" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "When The Sun Goes Down"?

This arrangement of "When The Sun Goes Down" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "When The Sun Goes Down" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?

Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Sun tan toes just (E)tick lin’ the sand, y, (A)cold in’ drink a chill in’ in my right and (E)hand,

watch in’ you sleep in the (E)eve nin’ light, ’cause when the rest in’ up for a (D)long, (E)long night.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

All day long just (E)tak in’ it eas y, (A)cold in’ drink a ham mock where it’s nice and (E)breez

and sleep in’ off in the (E)night be fore, ’cause when the sun goes down, we’ll be (D)back (E)for more.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

(D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

This old gui tar and my (D)dark sun (E)glass es, this sweet con coc tion is (D)smooth as mo las ses.

Noth in’ to do but (D)breathe all day un til the (A)big (CN.C.)moon ris es and it’s time (D)to (A)play.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When The Sun Goes Down by Kenny Chesney

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When The Sun Goes Down”

What key is "When The Sun Goes Down" in?: "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "When The Sun Goes Down" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "When The Sun Goes Down" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "When The Sun Goes Down"?: This arrangement of "When The Sun Goes Down" uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "When The Sun Goes Down" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?: Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.